Oz Farm and Retreat Center is a certified organic farm and apple orchard located on a 240‑acre parcel in Mendocino County. The property is under a conservation easement that protects the Redwood forest and Garcia River. Oz Farm has been producing fruit, vegetables, and flowers for local farmers markets, CSA, and wholesale since 1990, but its main goal is to educate farm apprentices. The farm hosts 3–5 apprentices each season who live on site and learn the ins and outs of organic farming and land management.
Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate all aspects of food production full time in addition to leading apprenticeship education.
* Coordinate crop planning, greenhouse production, field maintenance, and harvest; prepare and adhere to planting and harvesting schedules.
* Co‑coordinate and supervise farm apprentices from April to November.
* Co‑educate and inform apprentices on farm curriculum through discussion sessions and hands‑on demonstrations to teach farming and garden techniques.
* Update educational curriculum to keep the apprenticeship program current with best farm practices.
* Collect data and documentation to track performance measures and meet the standards of organic certification.
* Manage the farm’s budget and finances.
* Manage produce and apple accounts through organization of orders, harvests, invoicing, and deliveries including farmers markets and CSA.
* Oversee the maintenance of irrigation systems and manage equipment and infrastructure.
* Coordinate with retreats and events for produce orders.
* Participate in weekly Oz Farm staff meetings when appropriate.
* Be flexible with the tasks required for the business, depending on the needs of Oz Farm, which may include tasks other than those related strictly to the job description.
Physical Requirements
* Employee must be able to do physical farm work including harvesting, hoeing, stake pounding, and digging.
* Drive and operate farm vehicles, tractors, and small machines.
* Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
* Handle use of tools and machinery.
Community Member Responsibilities
* Participate in weekly staff meetings.
* Abide by all Oz Farm policies and protocol.
* Participate in community cooking rotation.
* Respect and care for communal spaces.
* Maintain kindness, communication, and care for other community members.
* Be responsible for personal visitors’ safety as well as proper use of facilities.
Compensation
This position is salaried, $68,640 – $75,000.
Application
Please apply via the application portal.
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